KeyLab Essential

Expressive controller with a focus on workflow.

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Keylab Essential tutorial series

Welcome to the KeyLab Essential tutorial center. Here you’ll find our growing collection of tutorial videos, created with you in mind, to help you make the most out of this versatile MIDI controller. From setup and basic functions to advanced techniques, you’ll find everything you need to know to make you a KeyLab Essential expert.

Ep. 1: Know your New Instrument

Getting started with the KeyLab Essential is simple and straightforward, but Arturia are always here to help. In this video, Guy Perchard gives a quick overview of the controller, and guides you through its setup.

Ep. 2: Analog Lab

It is smart, stylish, affordable, and it also comes with a set of indispensable software that will provide you amazing sounds and the way to turn them into unforgettable records. In this second episode, Guy Perchard shows you how to make the most of the advanced integration between the KeyLab Essential and Analog Lab.

Ep. 3: Using User Maps

Do you want to learn how to fully customize your KeyLab Essential? Part 3 in our series of tutorials sees Guy Perchard run through the simple steps of creating your own personalized user maps. Watch the video, see what sets this unique MIDI controller apart from the competition, and imagine how you could use it in your setup.

Videos

  • Arturia Performance | KeyLab Essential

  • Arturia announces the KeyLab Essential Series

Gallery

KeyLab Essential 49

KeyLab Essential 49

Firmware

NameDateSizeVersionInfoDownload

KeyLab Essential 49 Firmware

Dec 30, 2021

334.36 KB

1.1.10.1726

Manuals

NameDateSizeVersionDownload

KeyLab Essential EN Manual

Jan 14, 2020

6.56 MB

1.0.3

KeyLab Essential DE Manual

Jan 10, 2020

6.62 MB

1.0.3

KeyLab Essential JP Manual

Jan 3, 2020

18.88 MB

1.0.3

KeyLab Essential FR Manual

Jan 3, 2020

6.55 MB

1.0.3

KeyLab Essential ES Manual

Jan 3, 2020

6.57 MB

1.0.3

KeyLab Essential 61

KeyLab Essential 61

Firmware

NameDateSizeVersionInfoDownload

KeyLab Essential 61 Firmware

Dec 30, 2021

334.36 KB

1.1.10.1726

Manuals

NameDateSizeVersionDownload

KeyLab Essential EN Manual

Jan 14, 2020

6.56 MB

1.0.3

KeyLab Essential DE Manual

Jan 10, 2020

6.62 MB

1.0.3

KeyLab Essential JP Manual

Jan 3, 2020

18.88 MB

1.0.3

KeyLab Essential FR Manual

Jan 3, 2020

6.55 MB

1.0.3

KeyLab Essential ES Manual

Jan 3, 2020

6.57 MB

1.0.3

Arturia Software Center

Arturia Software Center

Software

PlatformNameDateSizeVersionInfoDownload

10.13+

NEWArturia Software Center

Dec 6, 2023

56.92 MB

2.7.1.2466

Win 10+

NEWArturia Software Center

Dec 6, 2023

27.66 MB

2.7.1.2466

Midi Control Center

Midi Control Center

Software

PlatformNameDateSizeVersionInfoDownload

11.0+

NEWMIDI Control Center

Mar 5, 2024

91.1 MB

1.17.2.94

Win 10+

NEWMIDI Control Center

Mar 5, 2024

65.98 MB

1.17.2.94

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